Overview
- Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are scheduled to fight on Dec. 19 at Miami's Kaseya Center in an eight‑round professional bout streaming globally on Netflix with 10oz gloves and a 245‑lb weigh‑in cap.
- Joshua says there is no clause requiring him to ease up on Paul and adds the weight limit has left him feeling sharper as he targets a knockout.
- Paul revealed a black eye from sparring with former cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie, said he weighs about 215 lbs and plans to be near 220 lbs on fight night, and has also worked with elite heavyweights.
- Betting markets list Joshua as a clear favorite, but Oddschecker reported that half of recent wagers have backed Paul, with notable bets shared publicly by figures such as Nate Diaz and film producer Jon Peters.
- Criticism over the matchup’s competitiveness and safety continues, with Conor McGregor saying the fight should not proceed and Deontay Wilder warning a shock loss could harm Joshua’s legacy.